Bylaws of the Yonkers Parking Authority

							                   Bylaws of the Yonkers Parking Authority
                          Amended March 31, 2009

ARTICLE I – Officers

        Section one. At the first regular meeting, following the first day of April, of each
year, the members of the Yonkers Parking Authority board shall choose from among
their number, a Vice-Chairman and a Secretary. Such officers shall serve for one year
or until their respective successors have been qualified.

        Section two. The Vice-Chairman in the absence of the Chairman shall be vested
with all powers of the chairman

       Section three. The Secretary shall be authorized to sign and certify copies of
minutes, resolutions, or other official documents of the Authority consistent with the
Authority policies, authorizations, and actions, and statutes governing the Authority. In
the absence of the Secretary, the board will select another member to sign, and certify,
copies of minutes, resolutions, or other official documents of the Authority consistent
with the statutes, policies, authorizations and actions, governing the Authority.

ARTICLE II – Meetings

       Section one. The Yonkers Parking Authority board shall meet once each month
on the last Tuesday, at 5:30 p.m. However, the board at its monthly meeting, at its
discretion, may change the date, and, or time, of the regular monthly meeting.

       Section two. Failure to attend three or more board meetings per calendar year
shall be considered probable cause for removal from the board.

       Section three. Special meetings of the Yonkers Parking Authority board may be
convened by the Chairman or, in his absence by the Vice-Chairman, or by any two
members, to be held on any date or time or place. Notification of a special board
meeting must be given at least six (6) hours prior notice in writing, or by telephone
message, delivered or communicated personally to members, or to a person of proper
age or discretion at their respective residences or usual place of business. The purpose
of the meeting shall be stated at the time of service of such notice, and no other
business may be transacted at such meetings; except by unanimous consent by all
members present provided a quorum is present, in accordance with Article II, Section 3.
Any meeting of the Authority board shall be held in compliance with the State of New
York Open Meetings and Freedom of Information laws.

        Section four. At all meetings of the Authority, a quorum for the transaction of
business shall be necessary, and shall consist of a simple majority of the members but
all decisions and actions of the Authority shall require the affirmative vote of at least
three members.



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      Section five. Special meetings of the board may be held via telephone
conference with the unanimous consent of all the members.

ARTICLE III-Staff and Agents

       Section one. It is the express policy of the Authority that staff and professional
services be sufficiently provided to insure the proper and effective maintenance,
management, and operation of the Authority’s projects and facilities for the benefit of the
general public. This policy shall, therefore, include, but not be limited to, the following
operating procedures:

       A. The retention of such professional services as required to carry out Authority
operations and programs which may include, but not be limited to, counsel, bond
counsel, and engineer.

       B. As set forth by law, Authority revenues shall be approved by the Comptroller
of the City of Yonkers, through policies set forth by the Authority board and
implemented by the Executive Director; guided by the principles of lowest risk
depositories that are FDIC insured or backed by acceptable alternative guarantees,
assuring accurate accounting of Authority finances, and maximizing revenue benefits to
meet the Authority’s operating and capital needs.

        C. The Authority board shall employ an Executive Director in accordance with
qualifications approved by the Authority board and the Yonkers Civil Service
Commission. In accordance with policies established and approved by the Authority
board, the Executive Director shall direct the staff and the activities of the Authority and
have general charge of the administration of the Authority’s business affairs and
operations. The Executive Director shall perform such other duties as may be required
by the Authority.

       D. The Executive Director with the prior approval of the Authority shall employ
the necessary qualified staff in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Law
and the rules of the City of Yonkers Civil Service Commission. The Executive Director
will have the authority to employ and, or, terminate the employment of staff in
accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Law and the rules of the City of
Yonkers Civil Service Commission.

       E. The Executive Director shall have the authority to appoint a “Chief of Finance
and Administration” and a “Chief of Operations” in the exempt class who shall function
as the deputies with the power to act generally for, and in place of, the Executive
Director during the Executive Director’s absence, disability or vacancy.




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ARTICLE IV- Fiscal

      Section one. The fiscal year of the Authority will commence on the first day of
January in each year and terminate at midnight on the thirty-first day of December of the
same year.

       Section two. In meeting the statutory requirements of depositing all Authority
funds with the City of Yonkers Comptroller, disbursement of such funds shall be in
accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Authority consistent
with statutory requirements governing the Authority.


ARTICLE V. Contracts

       Section one. It is the express policy of the Authority that public bidding is the
most desirable method of awarding its contracts for work or services other than that
performed by officers, agents or employees of the Authority or for professional services,
or by the City of Yonkers under terms of the Agreement between the City of Yonkers
and the Authority, dated December 14, 1964. Therefore:

       A. The Executive Administration is hereby authorized to purchase commodities
or services not in excess of $5,000* and to enter into construction contracts not in
excess of $10,000 *. The Executive Administration is authorized to solicit, as required
by statute, bids or requests for proposals, as appropriate, and to requisition, purchase,
and contract for such commodities and services upon approval by the Authority board of
the lowest responsible bidder. The following outlines the procedures required for
purchasing commodities and other services:

      1. A minimum of three (3) verbal or written quotes for any purchase of
         items/services totaling under $1,000.00 on an annual period.

      2. A minimum of three (3) written quotes for any purchase of item/services
         totaling over $1,000.00 on an annual period.

      3. Publicized bidding for purchases over $10,000

ARTICLE VI- Amendments

       Section one. The Authority’s bylaws can and may be amended at any regular or
special meeting of the Authority board by an affirmative vote of at least four (4)
members. The Authority shall provided written notice of any such amendment of the
bylaws to each member of the Authority, thereof, at least two weeks before the meeting.
By the unanimous vote of all members, the bylaws can and may be amended at any
time.




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* Current state law limits of $10,000 for commodities and $20,000 for construction
contracts.




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